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title: Copper - How do I link my account?
sidebarTitle: Copper
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# Overview

To authenticate with Copper, you need one key piece of information:
1. **API Key** - Your Copper API Key


This guide will walk you through finding or creating those credentials within Copper.


### Prerequisites:

- You must set up an account with Copper.


#### Step 1: Finding Copper API Key
1. Log into your Copper account and navigate to `System settings` > `Integrations` > `API Keys` and click the `GENERATE API KEY` button.

<img src="/integrations/all/copper-api-key/copper_key.png" />

2. After generating a new token, securely copy your API Key. Also note your email address related to the API key.

#### Step 2: Connect Your Copper Account

<img src="/integrations/all/copper-api-key/nango_connect_ui.png" />

To authenticate using your API credentials, navigate to the Copper authentication form.
Enter your credentials as follows:
- API Key: Your API key
- User Email: Your email that created the API Key

Click "Connect" to complete the authentication.
